Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Welcome to Retired and Wired. Your privacy matters — and since nobody likes confusing legal talk, we’re keeping this policy as clear and useful as possible. Below is everything you need to know about what data we collect, how we use it, and how you stay in control.

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1. Who We Are

Retired and Wired is a website built for tech-savvy (and tech-curious) retirees. We offer:

- Simple tech tutorials

- Travel and gadget tips

- Product reviews with a no-nonsense twist

- A free weekly email newsletter

Our mission is to help older adults stay connected and confident with technology.

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2. What Information We Collect

Here’s what we may collect when you visit or interact with our site:

- Name and email address (newsletter signup, contact forms)

- IP address and device info (helps us understand how folks use our site)

- Browser data and location (approximate)

- Payment details, if you purchase a digital product — handled securely by third-party services

- Optional details (like your preferences if you fill out surveys)

We steer clear of collecting sensitive personal information.

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3. How We Collect It

We collect information through:

- Forms you fill out (like signing up for our email list)

- Cookies stored in your browser — you can manage these in your settings

- Site analytics tools like Google Analytics

- Payment processors (like Stripe or PayPal)

- Built-in System.io forms and tracking tools

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4. Why We Collect It

We collect data so we can:

- Send you helpful and relevant content

- Make the website better and easier to use

- Respond to your questions or requests

- Process and deliver digital purchases

- Comply with legal requirements (like taxes)

We never sell or rent your data. Period.

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5. How We Store and Protect Your Info

Your data is stored securely using trusted hosting and service providers. We rely on secure tools like:

- System.io – for website, form, and email features

- Google Analytics – to track site engagement

- ConvertKit / Mailchimp (if used) – for newsletters

- Stripe / PayPal – for secure payments

We apply safeguards to protect your information and prevent unauthorized access. Only those who need access (like Rob) can see user data — and only when necessary.

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6. Your Privacy Rights

You’ve got rights, and we respect them. You can:

- Access the data we have on you

- Correct any inaccuracies

- Delete your info — just ask, and we’ll take care of it

- Unsubscribe anytime via the email footer

- Request a copy of your stored information

- Limit cookie usage in your browser

Just reach out (email below) and we’ll make it easy.

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7. Legal Compliance

We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with:

- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)

- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

- Consent – when you subscribe or send info through a form

- Contractual obligation – if you make a purchase

- Legitimate interest – like improving content or service quality

- Legal compliance – for taxes and other laws

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8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal info only as long as necessary — for example:

- While you remain a subscriber

- For up to 2 years after your last interaction unless you request deletion

- As long as legally required (e.g., record-keeping for taxes)

After that, it’s deleted or anonymized.

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9. Updates to This Policy

If we make changes to this policy, we’ll update the date at the top and notify you if the changes are significant. You can always find the latest version on our website.

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10. Contact Us

Got questions about your data or this policy?

Rob Eichhorn

Retired and Wired

📧 Email: rob@retiredandwired.tech

🌐 Website: www.retiredandwired.tech

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Final Thought

We’re here to help you feel empowered with tech — not to pester you with spam or sell your info. We treat your data the way we’d want ours handled: carefully, respectfully, and with clarity.

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Disclaimer

This policy is for informational purposes and not intended as legal advice. For specific legal questions, consider speaking with a data privacy attorney.